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F145 HNN

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,520 mi
Last recorded63,520 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2008
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF145 HNN
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2008 63,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

vehicle underbody welded/undersealed

Pass 30 Jun 2006 51,193 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 51,193 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?

Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
716
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,881
Steering rack gaiter split 2,979
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,706
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,326
fog lamp not working 2,243
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F145 HNN is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 55,483 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F145 HNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F145 HNN registered?

F145 HNN is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 7 October 1988.

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The MOT history for F145 HNN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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